Taiho Shichau zo

You're Under Arrest / 逮捕しちゃうぞ / Taiho Shichauzo
Taiho Shichau zo
Genres: Action, Comedy, Detective, Seinen, Workplace
Themes: Detective, Workplace
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: Studio Deen
Producers: Bandai Visual, Kodansha, Marubeni, TBS
Licensors: AnimEigo
Rating: 7.46 / 10
Rank: #2175
Popularity: #4250
Users Listed: 33,298
Users Scored: 10,042
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/30/2022
Aired: September 24, 1994 – November 25, 1995 (Summer)
Type: ova
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 4

Synopsis:

The series follows Natsumi Tsujimoto, a newly appointed patrol officer in Tokyo, whose impulsive nature quickly clashes with the disciplined Miyuki Kobayakawa, her assigned partner. Their initial friction stems from a reprimand issued by Miyuki for Natsumi’s reckless shortcuts on her first day. Despite their contrasting approaches to duty, an unexpected bond forms between them as they navigate the challenges of police work together.

Set against the backdrop of bustling Tokyo, the anime explores themes of trust, camaraderie, and personal growth within a demanding professional environment. The narrative emphasizes the development of their partnership through shared experiences – from navigating chaotic city streets to weathering natural disasters. It presents a grounded portrayal of everyday life, highlighting the strength found in overcoming adversity with unwavering support.

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Episodes:

  • Episode 1: And So They Met (Aired: 09/24/1994)
  • Episode 2: Tokyo Typhoon Rally (Aired: 01/21/1995)
  • Episode 3: Love's Highway Stars (Aired: 05/25/1995)
  • Episode 4: On the Road Again (Aired: 11/25/1995)

Characters:

  • Kobayakawa, Miyuki (Main) - Voice Actors: Hiramatsu, Akiko, Amato, Emanuela, Sacquet, Laurence, Burguet-Le Doze, Marie-Madeleine
  • Tsujimoto, Natsumi (Main) - Voice Actors: Tamagawa, Sakiko, Mercer, Tamara Burnham, Trifol, Nuria, Cella, Maria Teresa, Dougnac, Marie-Laure, Fauveau, Naïké
  • Kachou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Masamune, Issei, Underwood, David, Kim, Gi hyeon, Astore, Pierluigi, Baudrier, Patrice, Montalban, Jean-Claude
  • Nakajima, Ken (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimada, Bin, Seong, Wan Gyeong, Mercier, Thierry, Rafel, Oriol, Strati, Domenico, Leccia, François, Matney, Marc
  • Nikaidou, Yoriko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kozakura, Etsuko, Weidner, Pamela, Pallejà, Ana, Bonetti, Greta, Blanchard, Françoise
  • Oshou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Arimoto, Kinryuu, Battarra, Vittorio, Baudrier, Patrice, Bisciglia, Paul, Way, Michael S.
  • Shou (Supporting)

Staff:

  • Hasegawa, Hiroshi (Producer)
  • Watanabe, Shigeru (Producer)
  • Furuhashi, Kazuhiro (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Fouquet, Emmanuel (Script)
  • Jacquemont, Pascale (Script)
  • Hiramatsu, Akiko (Theme Song Performance)
  • Savelli, Jean-Pierre (Theme Song Performance)
  • Tamagawa, Sakiko (Theme Song Performance)
  • Blanchard, Françoise (ADR Director)
  • Fujishima, Kousuke (Original Creator)
  • Furuse, Noboru (Key Animation)
  • Hashimoto, Junichi (In-Between Animation)
  • Hiramatsu, Tadashi (Key Animation)
  • Hirasawa, Akihiro (Background Art)
  • Hirata, Tomohiro (Assistant Animation Director)
  • Ishida, Keiichi (In-Between Animation)
  • Ishikawa, Youichi (Key Animation)
  • Katou, Hiroshi (Art Director)
  • Katsura, Kenichirou (Key Animation)
  • Matsumoto, Norio (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Matsumoto, Hiroshi (In-Between Animation)
  • Matsutake, Tokuyuki (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Mizumura, Yoshio (Key Animation)
  • Morimoto, Hirofumi (Animation Check, In-Between Animation)
  • Murata, Toshiharu (Mechanical Design, Key Animation)
  • Nakajima, Atsuko (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
  • Nakajima, Hiroaki (Key Animation)
  • Nakatani, Seiichi (Mechanical Design)
  • Otani, Kow (Music)
  • Saitou, Tetsuhito (Key Animation)
  • Sakai, Keishi (Key Animation)
  • Sakamoto, Masaki (Editing)
  • Shimada, Michiru (Screenplay)
  • Suzuki, Hirofumi (Key Animation)
  • Takada, Sachiyo (In-Between Animation)
  • Takayama, Chieko (Editing)
  • Tanaka, Yuuichi (Key Animation)
  • Uehara, Shouichi (Special Effects)
  • Utsugi, Isamu (Key Animation)
  • Yamada, Makoto (Key Animation)
  • Yamanaka, Eiji (Key Animation)

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